Jose Otero
IGNGraceful Explosion Machine Review
Published 4/11/2017
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PS4 / PC / Switch - 4/6/2017
Graceful Explosion Machine
"Skillfully pilot the advanced Graceful Explosion Machine (GEM) fighter while blasting swarms of crystalline enemies with your ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued alien worlds, fighting to find a way home."
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- Vertex Pop
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- Vertex Pop
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Critic avg
79
19 scored reviews
Total coverage
19
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Score range
50–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 79 across 19 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
How to read this
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
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19 included scored reviews
90–1004 reviews · 21%
80–899 reviews · 47%
70–793 reviews · 16%
Below 703 reviews · 16%
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Clinton Bowman-Christie
The Outerhaven ProductionsGraceful Explosion Machine (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 4/11/2017
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100
+21 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalElisha Deogracias
GamingTrendA shooting star to break the mold: Graceful Explosion Machine review
Published 4/10/2017
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalNindie Spotlight
Nintendo World ReportGraceful Explosion Machine (Switch) Review
Published 4/9/2017
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Roberts
GamesRadar+Graceful Explosion Machine review: 'Without a solid hook, it's likely to leave your mind as quickly as it arrived' | GamesRadar+
Published 4/6/2017
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60
-19 vs critic avg
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Read originalJared Rosenberg
Nintendo World ReportGraceful Explosion Machine (Switch) Review
Published 4/6/2017
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Graceful Explosion Machine (Switch eShop)
Published 4/6/2017
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalJed Whitaker
DestructoidReview: Graceful Explosion Machine
Published 4/6/2017
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70
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: Graceful Explosion Machine
Published 4/6/2017
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80
+1 vs critic avg
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